Graduate Mentor
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Are you a graduate looking for a meaningful career working in an education setting?
Are you interested in providing pastoral care and working with disadvantaged students?
Are you an empathetic individual with a passion for working with learners with additional needs?
If so, read on!
We are working with a Southampton Secondary School who are looking to recruit a graduate mentor to work with a variety of students on the school site.
The role itself is very diverse and you will be required to undertake a number of duties including:
- Working with learners who have additional educational needs
- Working in small groups or 1:1 to break down learning barriers for young people
- Supporting the classroom teacher with core subjects and delivering differentiated tasks
- Stepping in to cover lessons should the support be required at busy periods
- Managing behaviour in line with the schools behaviour policy
- Support the pupils emotional needs and ensure pastoral support is provided
The schools aim is to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to achieve his or her best. They are extremely successful and provide a personalised education which is always tailored to the individual needs of the pupil. They school is the most improved Secondary school in Southampton in the last academic year.
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- To hold a degree
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion
- Be able to think on your feet and adapt your approach based on pupil and situation
- Be able to build a rapport with vulnerable students
Ideally we are looking for candidates with full time availability, however part time will be considered for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Georgie on 02380 331441 or apply with your current CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice
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